The annual Tour de France is among the most grueling races in all of sports. But every summer, hundreds of cyclists brave the plains, the mountains, the sun and the rain of France (and often the surrounding countries) to complete the 3,500-plus kilometer trek. But why? Fame? Sure, names like Lance Armstrong, Greg LeMond and defending champion Alberto Contador will go down in the annals of cycling history. Money? Certainly, the winners make some dough from winning and from the sponsorship deals that can result. The challenge of it all? No doubt, there are some competitors just looking to see where they rank among the top athletes in the sport. But there's another reason to race. If you win, you get to stand on the podium with some of the world's most beautiful women. Whether they're delivering handshakes, kisses or the radiant yellow jersey , these ladies serve as serious motivation t...
When I was was asked to make a list of the 25 sexiest cheerleader squads in sports, my first thoughts were, "Am I on Punk'd?" Cheerleaders have always been sexy. You can make an average girl into a hottie just by adding a cheerleader costume. Even someone as ugly as Kirsten Dunst looked good as a cheerleader They are the salt of the fantasy world, just add cheerleaders and they make everything better. Was there ever a time that you saw a cheerleader and became depressed? I did not think so. I have done plenty of research to find the hottest, sexiest cheerleader squads in sports. I found cheerleaders from all over the United States and even one from Canada for this slideshow. Enjoy! 25. University of Iowa I was not sure if I wanted to add the University...
BY ANTHONY ZILIS Over two years have passed since Fire technical director Frank Klopas and managing director Javier Leon met Nery Castillo for coffee while on a scouting trip in England. At that point, Castilo was on loan to Manchester City and in stellar form after leading Mexico to a third-place finish in the 2007 Copa America. "We were actually thinking that one day, potentially, this guy could be a great addition to the Chicago Fire organization," Klopas said. The Fire finally got their man, introducing Castillo as their newest designated player on Thursday. "This time, when the opportunity arose and they showed interest in me I didn't think twice about it," Castillo said. But whether Castillo can regain the form that had him pegged as a future star for El Tricolor remains to be seen. Since his breakout summer in 2007, the 26-year-old striker has scored one goal for Mexico and one for his club teams, which include Ukranian clubs Shakhtar Donetsk and Dnipr...
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